Principal Administration Officer

Role Overview

This position is for a Principal Administration Officer within the County Government of Kitui, working on a Permanent and Pensionable basis. The role involves high-level administrative functions, including policy initiation and implementation, general administrative supervision, and resource management across the County operations.

Salary Scale: Ksh. 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 x 2,920 – 64,030 x 3,080 – 67,110 x 3,540 – 70,650 x 3,690 – 74,340 x 3,890 – 78,230 x 3,900 – 82,130 x 4,010 – 86,140 x 4,060 – 90,200 p.m. Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Initiating and implementing administrative policies, strategies, procedures, and programmes.
2. Managing and supervising the general administrative functions.
3. Facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities.
4. Overseeing transport management.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Chief Administration Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Sciences, PLUS a Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• OR
• A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Sciences, PLUS a Supervisory Management course or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.